05 Feb 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1998
Page
1
Brevin Knight for the Wizards and Juwan Howard of the Cavaliers chase a loose ball in the first quarter. Washington tops Cleveland 104 to 88 in this NBA matchup.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates was hit by a pie in Brussels as three pranksters hacked the event. Two suspects were arrested after the pie strike disrupted the gathering.
A compact page listing items from entertainment and commerce includes horoscopes and an auction notice. It highlights a lottery entry and a classified section with brief ads and business notes.
The Elyria School Board unanimously hired Edna Jean Harper, 46, the deputy superintendent of Dayton Schools, to start March 1 with a three year contract at 89000 base and 2000 raises. Her appointment aims to spark a district renaissance amid a new board and leadership.
Don James suspects raccoons sparked a fire that destroyed Joyce's Ceramics on Jaquay Road in Columbia Township causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Fire chief Ray Anthony said the blaze began near the building center and firefighters from three departments battled the flames after a passerby awoke the couple. The roof collapsed and contents including kilns and equipment were damaged while authorities sort out the total loss.
Ford Motor Co Villager sales in Avon Lake dropped 30.4 percent from January 1997 to January this year. Minivan workers face two weeks of layoff and a line slowdown from 36 to 26 units per hour when they return. The Econoline also showed a decline in county production.
Ford officials and United Auto Workers Local 2000 say van sales decline from last year, but the company remains confident the full-size van will sell. Ohio Assembly Plant nears production of its millionth van as overtime continues.
Geauga Lake unveils the Serial Thriller a 2037 foot suspended looping ride costing 10 million dollars the park's largest investment in 110 years. The ride lasts 90 seconds features seven twists and a 120 foot hill culminating in a 10 story drop near Lake Erie.
The proposed amendment to restructure Ohio school funding failed by 58 to 40, two votes shy of the 60 needed to appear on the May 5 primary ballot. Lawmakers debated amid a midnight deadline as supporters pitched a $1 billion package to address a court ruling on education financing. House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson said the result wasn’t a defeat, noting near consensus.
Elyria police will survey residents after they request assistance. Chief Michael Medders says the letter will include a six question yes no questionnaire about dispatch handling and courtesy, with a 10 day return window and follow up by phone if not returned.
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